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Four days later, after a good recovery, Uzma was discharged and was able to visit Azia every day.

On December 22, their dreams came true. Azia was also discharged, meaning she could be home for Christmas with her family.

“The first six weeks are a critical time,” explains Uzma. “Azia made a better than expected recovery, which meant we were able to be at home for Christmas.

“But it’s not been a typical Christmas. She’s on immuno-suppressant drugs so she can’t go out to public places in case she gets an infection.

Azia Hassan and mum Uzma

“We saw very little of other people, but it was so good to be home.”

Now, Uzma hopes that Azia can start to live a normal life again, going back to school and socialising with friends.

“She has been very unwell since September, and has missed so much school,” says the relieved mum.

“When she’s on dialysis there are certain foods that she can’t eat, and she can only have 500ml of liquids every day.

“She will be on medication for life – but that’s OK. Fingers crossed, she can finally start living like a normal 12-year-old girl again.”

Organ donation register

Azia's mum is urging people to sign up to the organ donation register – to give the gift of life to others.

“It’s so important that people sign up to the register,” says Umza, who lives in Burton-on-Trent.

“But I think it’s equally important that those who are healthy enough to do so consider live donation.

“It really can be life-changing for those with conditions like my daughter’s.”

Dr David Milford, Consultant Nephrologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the lead for Aiza’s care, says: “Although Aiza’s transplant operation only took place a short time ago, we’re very pleased with the progress she’s making and delighted that she was well enough to be heading home to enjoy the festive period with her family.

“We will continue to closely monitor how things are going through regular check-ups.

“The courage of relatives who willingly give their organs is a real inspiration to our teams.

“We’re also passionate supporters of the Organ Donation campaign. By taking a few minutes to sign up and have conversations with family members, you could be offering the gift of life to others. We’d certainly ask everyone who hasn’t yet considered it to look into it.”

For more information about organ donation or to sign up to the organ donation register please visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk.